Elwood Beverly Torgerson passed away very peacefully at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on November 2, 2024, at the age of 84. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on July 26, 1940, he lived just 9 days short of his 57th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Shirley. For the first half of his life, he was known by his middle name of Beverley. The last half of his life he went by his first name of Elwood.
He will be missed by his wife, Shirley, Children Paul (Jodi), Andrew (Crystal), and Lisa (Kipp), his Grandchildren Jaydon, Nick, Jacob, Grace, and Noah, his brothers, Dick (Martha), Rod, Mark and sisters Judi (Colin), and Donna (Mike) and several nieces and nephews.
Elwood was an expert pipe fitter in Alberta in his early career. Later he owned and operated Logical Health Foods in Victoria B.C.
Elwood will be remembered as a tough hard working Christian family man who gave tirelessly to his community and loved his family. His biggest passions were sailing, fishing, airplanes, flying or just being near water. Elwood will also be remembered for his love of animals.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Highway Christian Fellowship at 10364 McDonald Park Road, Sidney, BC, at 1:30 pm, November 30, 2024.
Tributes, if any, may be made to “The Gideons, Shareword Global, P.O. Box 3619, Station Main, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 9Z9.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Del, Carol and Brad Phillips
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Kent H. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Elwood, but he sounds like an amazing man. One thing is abundantly clear, however; many of his best qualities were passed on to you and your kin. Those are treasures you get to carry with you. No one can take them away.
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Tricia To all of Elwood’s family & friends, we are sending our love and prayers to your family during this difficult time. There will be so many lovely memories of a wonderful husband, father & friend. Sending love,
Brendan, Tricia, William & Molly Best
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Nicole R I remember my Uncle Bev as one very sweet, jovial guy chuckling and giggling all the time. What a great sense of humour he had, and just a great sense of peace with life. He let me ride in his sailboat once as a kid and it really was one of the coolest times of my life. Miss u Uncle Bev.
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Gina Glennon (Shareski) I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, my prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
We have many happy memories spending time with Elwood, Shirley and family as neighbors across the street from us for a number of years. Elwood was a person with integrity and a had positive outlook on life. He lived out his Christianity in practical ways in his contact with others, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. We know how much he will be missed by his family and friends.